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Naosara
Naosara (Help:IPA for Fijian, pronunciation: ''NAH-OH-SARAH'') was a Fijian High Chief, an ancestor of Fijian royal family. His title was ''Tui Nayau'' – "Lord of the island of Nayau." He was also called Tuʻivanuakula II or Tuʻinaosara. ''Tu'i'' means "chief". Biography Naosara was a son of the House of Chiefs (Fiji), High Chief Lutunasobasoba, who is also known as Kubunavanua and was a brother of Degei II.''The Kalou-Vu (Ancestor-Gods) of the Fijians'', Basil H. Thomson, Vol. 24, 1895 (1895), pp.340-343 Naosara's mother was the High Chiefess Miranalesakula, whose parents are not known. A brother of Naosara was Chief Daunisai, and he also had a stepmother and at least one sister. Naosara settled on Nayau, because he was a mighty warrior that fought many battles saving Lau numerous times from being ceded to other neighbouring of the Pacific and it is was they installed him as Lord of Nayau and claiming it as his own and thus he can be assumed to be the first holder of the tit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lutunasobasoba
Lutunasobasoba is considered to be one of the ancestors of the Fijian (iTaukei) people, along with Degei. According to one story, they originated near Lake Tanganyika and sailed to sea in the Kaunitoni and several other canoes. The Kaunitoni became holed in the western reef of Viti Levu, just north of the village of Viseisei. One faction, with Lutunasobasoba as a chief, decided to make a home there. Degei, with the Kaunitoni, decided to sail east on the coast and landed at Rakiraki, settling in the Nakauvandra Mountains. This particular story is believed to have been originated from a competition held in the late 1870s by missionaries who were looking to develop a more fanciful story than that which existed in Fijian circles at the time. The winning story tells that Degei and Lutunasobasoba were gods from Lake Tanganyika. In modern times it is believed that Fiji's first inhabitants were Proto-Polynesians of the Lapita culture, whose ancestors were from South East Asia. Variatio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kalouyalewa
Kalouyalewa (pronounced ) (born on Nayau) was a Fijian High Chief. Kalouyalewa was a son of the Chief Naosara (Tuivanuakula II) and his wife, ''Adi'' Gelegeleavanua, and thus a grandson of Chief Kubunavanua II, who was very famous. He was born on the island of Nayau. His elder brother was named Buivaroro. Their sister was Chiefess Keletu. Kalouyalewa went on the island of Lakeba, where he married into the island’s principal chiefly families. His first wife was named Sivoki. She was a member of Cekena, the dynasty then holding the title '' Sau''. They had two sons, Delaivugalei and Tongatapu. Second wife of Kalouyalewa was Chiefess Tagiamarama, who bore him a son called Qoma. Kalouyalewa’s sons would eventually play a crucial role in enabling the Vuanirewa Dynasty to succeed to the titles ''Roko Sau'' and ''Tui Nayau''.Mara, Ratu Sir Kamisese: ''The Pacific Way: A Memoir''. University of Hawaii Hawaii ( ; haw, Hawaii or ) is a state in the Western United Sta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tui Nayau
''Tu’i Nayau'' is the title held by the paramount chief of the Lau Islands in Fiji and is synonymous with the title holders over lordship of these islands. When translated, ''Tu’i Nayau'' means "Lord of Nayau", an island north of Lakeba, the latter accepted by many to be the chief island in the Lauan archipelago. Prior to being installed as ''Tu’i Nayau'', the claimant must first be confirmed upon the decision of the noble households making up the Vuanirewa clan and then installed '' Sau'' or High Chief of Lau. Not every ''Sau'' has been installed ''Tu’i Nayau''. Origins of the title ''Tu’i Nayau'' was originally an independent title referring specifically to the overlord of Nayau, then separate from the Lakeba State. The earliest oral records suggest that the progenitor of the leading family of Nayau stemmed from Naosara, celebrated chief who had won the infamous Cici Turaga, but was not accepted by his older brothers and relatives as he was the youngest in that race. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buivaroro
Buivaroro (pronunciation: buiβaroro was a Fijian High Chief and Lord of the island of Nayau. Biography Buivaroro was born on Nayau. His father was Naosara, son of Chief Lutunasobasoba of Moala Island, whilst Buivaroro’s mother was High Chiefess Gelegeleavanua. His younger brother was High Chief Kalouyalewa of Lakeba and their sister was ''Adi'' Keletu. Upon reaching adulthood, Buivaroro and his brother removed themselves to Lakeba. After their father died, Buivaroro returned to Nayau and succeeded to his father as Lord of Nayau. Kalouyalewa remained on Lakeba. Buivaroro married a woman named ''Adi'' Tarau, a Lady of Totoya. She is not to be confused with Tarau of Tovu Totoya {{Unreferenced, date=December 2009 Tarau of Totoya was the first wife of Niumataiwalu, founder of the Vuanirewa dynasty of the Lau Islands (in Fiji). Tarau was the mother of Uluilakeba I and Rasolo. Oral history indicates that Tarau was the daught .... Their son was Maseikula, who succeeded Bui ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Qoma
Delailoa (born on Lakeba) was a Fijian High Chief. He had an instrumental role in maintaining the fortunes of the Vuanirewa under the reign of his relative Malani. Family Delailoa was a son of the Chief Qoma and grandson of Chief Kalouyalewa and his wife Tagiamarama. Mother of Delailoa was a wife of Qoma. Delailoa's lineage relocated and remained on the island of Nayau. Delailoa's descendants still live on Nayau. His relative was Malani. Delailoa's spouse is not known, but he had two sons – Lokininayau and Uluinayau, and one daughter – Vakadewa. One son of Delailoa warned Malani of Chief Dranivia's impending plans. Biography Chief Niumataiwalu killed his uncle Qoma and tried to kill Delailoa, who survived in this way – he was saved when his mother's people from Waciwaci in Lakeba, hid him from Niumataiwalu. Delailoa would later be welcomed back by Niumataiwalu after Niumataiwalu realised that upon his impending death by the Bauans after impregnating the Radini L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tribal Chief
A tribal chief or chieftain is the leader of a tribal society or chiefdom. Tribe The concept of tribe is a broadly applied concept, based on tribal concepts of societies of western Afroeurasia. Tribal societies are sometimes categorized as an intermediate stage between the band society of the Paleolithic stage and civilization with centralized, super-regional government based in cities. Anthropologist Elman Service distinguishes two stages of tribal societies: simple societies organized by limited instances of social rank and prestige, and more stratified societies led by chieftains or tribal kings (chiefdoms). Stratified tribal societies led by tribal kings are thought to have flourished from the Neolithic stage into the Iron Age, albeit in competition with urban civilisations and empires beginning in the Bronze Age. In the case of tribal societies of indigenous peoples existing within larger colonial and post-colonial states, tribal chiefs may represent their tribe or ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lakeba
Lakeba (pronounced ) is an island in Fiji’s Southern Lau Archipelago; the provincial capital of Lau is located here. The island is the tenth largest in Fiji, with a land area of nearly 60 square kilometers.Steadman (2006) It is fertile and well watered, and encircled by a 29-kilometer road. Its closest neighbors are Aiwa and Nayau. Separated by deep sea from the latter but only by shallow waters from the former, when sea levels were lower during glacial episodes Lakeba and Aiwa formed one large island. It has a population of around 2,100 in eight villages, the most important of which is the capital Tubou which lies in the island's south. Near Tubou is the village of Levuka; not to be confused with its namesake – Fiji's old capital – Levuka on Lakeba is home to a fishing tribe whose ancestors came from Bau Island. Another significant village is Nasaqalau, located in the northern part of Lakeba. Geography Situated at 18.20° South and 178.80° East, Lakeba has ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adi (title)
''Adi'' is a title used by Fijian women of chiefly rank, namely female members of chiefly clans. It is the equivalent of the ''Ratu'' title used by male chiefs. It is in general use throughout most of Fiji, although on Kadavu Island, ''Bulou'' is used instead. Notable chiefesses *Elizabeth II Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary; 21 April 1926 – 8 September 2022) was Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms from 6 February 1952 until her death in 2022. She was queen regnant of 32 sovereign states during ... See also * {{DEFAULTSORT:Adi (Title) Fijian chiefesses Noble titles Women by social class ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arms Of Fiji
Arms or ARMS may refer to: *Arm or arms, the upper limbs of the body Arm, Arms, or ARMS may also refer to: People * Ida A. T. Arms (1856–1931), American missionary-educator, temperance leader Coat of arms or weapons *Armaments or weapons **Firearm **Small arms *Coat of arms **In this sense, "arms" is a common element in pub names Enterprises *Amherst Regional Middle School *Arms Corporation, originally named Dandelion, a defunct Japanese animation studio who operated from 1996 to 2020 *TRIN (finance) or Arms Index, a short-term stock trading index *Australian Relief & Mercy Services, a part of Youth With A Mission Arts and entertainment *ARMS (band), an American indie rock band formed in 2004 * ''Arms'' (album), a 2016 album by Bell X1 * "Arms" (song), a 2011 song by Christina Perri from the album ''lovestrong'' * ''Arms'' (video game), a 2017 fighting video game for the Nintendo Switch *ARMS Charity Concerts, a series of charitable rock concerts in support of Action into Re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
IPA For Fijian
IPA commonly refers to: * India pale ale, a style of beer * International Phonetic Alphabet, a system of phonetic notation * Isopropyl alcohol, a chemical compound IPA may also refer to: Organizations International * Insolvency Practitioners Association, of the UK and Ireland * Institute of Public Administration (other) * International Permafrost Association * International Phonetic Association, behind the International Phonetic Alphabet * International Play Association * International Police Association * International Polka Association * International Presentation Association, network of Presentation Sisters * International Psychoanalytical Association * International Publishers Association, representing book and journal publishing Australia * Institute of Public Accountants * Institute of Public Affairs India * Indian Pharmacist Association * Indian Polo Association United Kingdom * Infrastructure and Projects Authority * Institute of Practitioners in Advertising ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
